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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141, 195 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141, 195 and 133.32 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141 : 195 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141/195 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141x = 195 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141x = 25,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,997.40/141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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